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All Things New
for ssa chorus
1/16
Description
Known for her exquisite lyricism and soaring melodies, Elaine Hagenberg delivers an exceptional original setting of Frances Havergal's text that provides a much-needed message of hope. A shimmering accompaniment and easily learned vocal lines open this up to choirs of all sizes for concert or service use.
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the Inspiration
Text
Light after darkness,
gain after loss,
Strength after weakness,
crown after cross;
Sweet after bitter,
hope after fears,
Home after wandering,
praise after tears.
Alpha and Omega,
beginning and the end,
He is making all things new.
Springs of living water
shall wash away each tear,
He is making all things new.
Sight after mystery,
sun after rain,
Joy after sorrow,
peace after pain;
Near after distant,
gleam after gloom,
Love after loneliness,
life after tomb.
- Frances Havergal
Composer Notes
I was immediately drawn to Frances Havergal’s beautiful text, All Things New. After the loss of my grandmother, Martha Elaine, its words became a source of quiet strength and healing. I was especially moved by the line, “home after wandering, praise after tears,” which so poignantly captures rest and peace. Incorporating lines from Revelation 21, the piano accompaniment reflects the gentle flow of “springs of living water.” It is my hope that this piece brings encouragement and solace to all who sing and hear it.
“Home after wandering, praise after tears...”
- Frances Havergal
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